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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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